The roar of an engine, the scent of burning rubber, a car flashing by. For decades that is what defined a powerful subculture on both sides of the Pacific. American and Japanese street racers had different cars, roads and rules but they shared a common spirit: a desire for community, personal freedom and a need […]
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A Proposition for Ping Pong Diplomacy 2.0
Political divisions often fracture our world. Yet, a bouncing ball or crowd’s roar can achieve what diplomacy sometimes cannot: unification. History shows this, from ancient Olympic truces to modern initiatives. Sports, inherently offer a universal language, connecting people beyond borders and beliefs. One remarkable instance of this “sports diplomacy” unfolded five decades ago. In 1971, […]
American-Style Restaurants in Other Countries
The United States has always had a wide range of foods that are based on the cuisines found in countries around the world. Chinese, Indian, Mexican, and other foods have found their way to America one way or another and have expanded our horizons, even if the food is not always fully authentic. With so […]
What’s Up With America’s Obsession with Athleisure?
I recently studied abroad in Europe and one of my first culture shocks, after all the important things of course, was the fact that no one, no one, wore athletic clothing outside of working out. It’s almost like the United States is under some plague. Leggings in the office. Hoodies on first dates. Clothes that […]
The Struggle for Authentic Representation in American Politics
In today’s hyper-strategized political arena, authenticity is often claimed but rarely preserved. Candidates speak of their humble origins, wear denim to county fairs, and roll out personal anecdotes as campaign soundbites — but beneath the charm offensive lies a sobering question: Do politicians lose their roots in the name of electability? Every election season seems […]
US Launches Attacks on Iran
For a while, the United States has weighed its options when it came to the current conflict between Israel and Iran. The decision to act or not to act left many Americans wondering what would occur and how Iran would respond. It seems that the wait for an answer is over, as the US launched […]
Trump’s Bold Move in Los Angeles Raises Questions
After the recent detainment of dozens of people, Los Angeles citizens took to the streets in protest. Trump responded by sending national guard officers to the scene–a move that has provoked much controversy. On Friday, June 6, a protesting crowd formed in LA’s Fashion District after Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents arrived at an apparel […]
The TikTok Ban Will Never Happen
Many talks have been held between our government and the owners of TikTok, discussing the potential ban of social media apps in the United States. There is also discussion of deals in the works to take the app under U.S. control, though it is unclear if this will occur. The potential of the Chinese company […]
Voting Rights Under Siege: How New Voting Limitations Affect American Democracy
The United States has seen a wave of new voting restrictions in recent years, sparking a heated discussion over the future of American democracy. These restrictions, which are frequently defended as necessary to stop voter fraud, have a significant impact on the election’s accessibility and diversity. The stricter voter identification requirements are among the most […]
Trump shouldn’t be America’s next president (OP-ED)
The conviction of former president and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on 34 felony charges of falsifying company records is a watershed event in both legal and political history. A strong message on Trump’s unsuitability for government is sent by this conviction, which is based on hush-money payments designed to quiet allegations of a […]
